{"product_id":"the-name-jar-paperback","title":"The Name Jar - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYangsook Choi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYangsook Choi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeing the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a glass jar. But while Unhei thinks of being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, nothing feels right. With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? \u003cbr\u003eBeing the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Her new classmates are fascinated by this no-name girl and decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from. But while Unhei practices being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it--\"Yoon-Hey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYangsook Choi grew up in Seoul, Korea. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Sun Girl and the Moon Boy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGood-bye, 382 Shin Dang Dong\u003c\/i\u003e by Frances Park and Ginger Park. The first book she illustrated, \u003ci\u003eNim and the War Effort\u003c\/i\u003e by Milly Lee, was an ALA Notable Book and an IRA-CBC Children's Book Award Winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.7 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Name Jar\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694615892031,"sku":"9780440417996","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b72a389ee7355fee77ad3610a62677ff.webp?v=1765001694","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-name-jar-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}